I love caffeine! I prefer tea to coffee. I prefer my flavors to be in your face, not subtle. I plan to use this blog to keep track of the teas I have tried. "Brains are inversely proportionate to common sense" - Nicole Schwartz

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Saturday, August 7, 2010

Tea Information:Tea: Hua Xiang Jasmine PearlsType: Green TeaPackaging: Loose LeafCompany:The Tea Valley CompanyPurchase:HereDescription:Elegant and aromatic, the jasmine pearl’s fragrance closely resembles that of the lychee fruit. The tea leaves are rolled into small dark pearls with streaks of white highlights. Steep in hot water, the pearls slowly unwind into long twines that further unfold into two leaves and a bud. The tea has a beautiful peach color and an enchanting light-bodied flavor that is refreshingly sweet. The captivating scent of jasmine remains on your tongue long after your last cup.

Enchanting from start to finish, this jasmine tea is a great choice for those looking for a relaxing brew. A delicious cup can be produced with just a small pinch of pearls.Origin: Fujian Province, ChinaHarvest Season: Spring 2009

The tea arrived in an adorable tin with see through top, since I keep my teas away from the light I like preview windows. The packaging had the tea hand written on the side, but the handwriting was neat and easy to read so I did not mind at all. Overall adorable packaging.

I think i needed to increase the pearls and cut back on the time? The tea was airy and light, like smelling jasmine with your tongue, but with a bitter after taste I did not appreciate. I failed to follow directions and do 2 minutes for the steep as it seemed too light at two minutes, but I now know this is meant to be a light tea since it was not bitter then.

Resteep: 6 minutes, stronger floral taste, but also a stronger bitter after taste, perhaps next time a pinch of sugar?

Disclaimer: I received this tea for free from The Tea Valley Company in exchange for reviewing their website.

Rating: 3/4 leaves

Leaf system:1=Bleh! not again if it were free2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

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